China
On March 26, 2026, following extensive research, China Business Law Journal announced the China practice edition of "The A-List 2025-26: Rising Stars", which includes 100 lawyers who practice Chinese law, as well as 20 lawyers from foreign law firms or who work overseas. Four Han Kun lawyers, Cheng Chen, Xiayi (Clara) Liu, Mingdong Qiu, and Yilun (Allen) Zhang (listed alphabetically by surname)—were selected for their excellence and contributions.Cheng ChenMr
China
Han Kun Law Offices is pleased to announce that Ms. LOI Chon Nga (Joanne) has recently joined the firm's Hong Kong office as a partner. The addition of Joanne will further strengthen and enhance Han Kun's capital markets capabilities.With over 15 years of extensive experience in capital markets, mergers and acquisitions, and corporate and commercial practices, Joanne focuses on compliance and post-listing transaction advisory work for Hong Kong-listed companies
Alabama, USA
Bradley proudly announces that Margaret Oertling Cupples has been named the recipient of the Legacy Visionary Award by the Women’s Foundation of Mississippi (WFM). Ms. Cupples will receive the award at the organization’s 2026 Visionaries “Women Who Move Mississippi” event on March 27 at the Two Mississippi Museums
China
Han Kun Law Offices and Han Kun Law Offices LLP ("Han Kun Hong Kong") have acted as PRC and international legal advisors to the issuer and guarantor, respectively, successfully assisting in a three-year HK$70 million offshore bond issuance, with Shenzhen Mingde Holding Co. Ltd. ("Mingde Holding") as the guarantor and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Mingde Holding, as the issuer. This transaction marks Mingde Holding's inaugural offshore renminbi bonds issuance
Germany
1AVista Reisen GmbH, one of Germany's leading river cruise operators, is setting the course for the future and arranging its corporate succession. A team led by HEUKING partner Dr. Marc Scheunemann and salaried partner Dr. Timo Piller advised the shareholders on the succession arrangements and the entry of VR Equity Partner as a strategic investor, providing both legal and tax counsel
Russia
On March 20, 2026, Margarita Egiazarova, Partner and Head of the Labour Law Practice at ALRUD, PhD in Law, moderated a session at the conference “Labour Disputes in Russia” organized by Business Way Forum.
In addition to moderation, Margarita spoke on the topic “Labour Aspects in Case of Employer Bankruptcy: Payment Issues”
China
Han Kun has advised and acted as the PRC counsel to Nsing Technologies Inc. (国民技术股份有限公司) ("Nsing Technologies", Stock Codes: 300077.SZ, 2701.HK) in connection with its listing of H shares on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited.As a premier platform-based integrated circuit (IC) design and solution provider in China, Nsing Technologies focuses on general-purpose and security chips
China
On March 23, 2026, Asian Legal Business ("ALB"), a world-leading legal directory owned by Thomson Reuters, unveiled its 2026 ALB China Top 15 Insolvency & Restructuring Lawyers. Han Kun lawyer Yao Zhang was named to the list, owing to his exceptional performance in the field.Mr
Florida, USA
New Jersey – March 20, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that New Jersey attorneys Kelly Purcaro and Kory Ann Ferro have been named 2026 New Jersey Super Lawyers by Super Lawyers Magazine.
Founded in 1991, Super Lawyers is a rating service of outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high degree of professional achievement
New York, USA
Partner Michael F. Buchanan was selected as The American Lawyer’s ‘Litigator of the Week’ for achieving a major appellate victory upholding a $42 million jury verdict against a Virginia-based government contractor, affirming the company’s liability for its role in the torture of three Iraqi detainees at Abu Ghraib prison during the Iraq War
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce the return of Mark W. Miller as a partner in the Tax and Trusts & Estates practice groups.
“Mark understands the collaborative approach and culture at Bradley, and we are excited to welcome him back at a time of significant growth at the firm,” said Bradley Nashville Office Managing Partner Emily Hatch Bowman
Florida, USA
New York – March 17, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partner James Wolff has co-authored a pioneering artificial intelligence governance framework recently passed by the Berkeley City Council. Known as “The Berkeley Rule,” the legislation establishes a first-of-its-kind ethical deployment and oversight protocol for AI within municipal government
West Virginia, USA
Roanoke, Va. — Spilman Thomas & Battle (Spilman) announced that Robinson J. Hubbard has joined the law firm’s Roanoke office as Counsel, strengthening the firm’s capabilities in local government and public entity representation.
Hubbard’s primary area of practice is local government law, with particular emphasis on matters involving Freedom of Information Act (FOIA), Conflict of Interests Act (COIA), and constitutional law
Michigan, USA
Dykema is pleased to congratulate its client, The Urology Group of Virginia (“TUG”), on its partnership with a strategic acquirer.TUG provides comprehensive urologic care across four offices, three associated hospitals, and one interventional radiology center in Northern Virginia and the Greater Washington, D.C. region. With a history spanning more than 100 years, the practice has built a strong reputation for clinical excellence, innovation, and patient-centered care
China
On March 17, 2026, Asian Legal Business (ALB) announced the finalists for its China Law Awards 2026. Han Kun has been nominated for the following 32 awards, owing to the firm's exceptional capabilities and outstanding performance
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorney Beth Greene has been named to the Leaders in the Law list presented by North Carolina Lawyer Weekly’s Excellence in Law for 2026.
The Excellence in Law event recognizes excellence in all areas of the local legal community and includes three different categories. The Leaders in the Law category honors members of the North Carolina Bar who have made important contributions to the practice of law in the state, the local legal community, and the community at large
Alabama, USA
Bradley is pleased to announce that Jonathan DeLuca has been named to the Atlanta Business Chronicle’s 2026 class of 40 Under 40.
The annual 40 Under 40 list showcases Atlanta's best and brightest young professionals and emerging leaders who have made meaningful contributions to their companies, communities and industries. Honorees will be celebrated at an awards event on May 14, 2026.
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New York, USA
Patterson Belknap obtained a significant victory on behalf of our client, The Coca-Cola Company ("Coca-Cola"), in a suit in California state court challenging Coca-Cola's and co-defendants’ use of plastic packaging
Germany
Deutsche Beteiligungs AG (DBAG), together with private equity fund DBAG Fund VII, which it advises, is selling its stake in Kraft & Bauer Holding GmbH to Syngroh Capital, the investment vehicle of the Grohe family. A HEUKING team led by Dr. Oliver von Rosenberg, LL.M. (Georgetown University Law Center), advised Deutsche Beteiligungs AG and DBAG Fund VII on legal and tax matters in connection with the transaction and supported them throughout the contract negotiations
Russia
At the annual Pravo.ru Conference “Labour Law and Labour Disputes – 2026” Margarita Egiazarova, Partner and Head of the Labour Law Practice at ALRUD, PhD in Law, moderated the session on compliance in labour relations (covering legal, anti-corruption, and ethical aspects)
Panama
Mexico City, March 5, 2026. We are very proud to announce that Morgan & Morgan has been awarded “Panama Law Firm of the Year” at the 2026 Chambers Latin America Awards, held in Mexico City on March 4th. This recognition was received by our esteemed partners Romulo Roux, Raul Castro, Inocencio Galindo, Luis Manzanares, and Alexis Medina, underscoring our unrivaled expertise and leadership in Panama´s legal market
California, USA
Buchalter is pleased to announce that Partners Shawn Christianson and Valerie Bantner Peo have been recognized as 2026 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. Attorneys recognized on this list bring remarkable skills in financing, structuring, litigating and creating a pathway forward.
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Florida, USA
Los Angeles – March 13, 2026 – Greenspoon Marder is pleased to announce that partners Howard M. Ehrenberg, Mark S. Horoupian, Elissa D. Miller, Victor A. Sahn, and Alan G. Tippie have been recognized in Lawdragon’s 2026 guide for 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy & Restructuring Lawyers. Attorneys featured in this guide possess decades of expertise in guiding corporations, financiers, and suppliers through the complexities of insolvency and restructuring
Alabama, USA
Bradley attorneys Jay Bender, Jarrod Martin and Bill Norton were named to the Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Bankruptcy and Restructuring Lawyers list for 2026.
Composed of professionals ranging from transactional lawyers who assist distressed companies to financial litigators, the list includes traditional bankruptcy lawyers, specialists in leveraged finance and restructuring, and litigators well-versed in financial litigation and distress
New York, USA
On March 12, 2026, Patterson Belknap Belknap won dismissal of a putative class action complaint alleging that our client, grocery retailer Albertsons Companies, Inc., had inadequately informed consumers of the risk of prepaid card fraud. This is the most recent of several victories that firm partner Jane Metcalf, alongside a team of attorneys from the firm’s Advertising Litigation group, has secured for clients in the payments and fintech industry